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Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: Eagle Scout-required merit badges, recruiting friends to Scouts and more!

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: Eagle Scout-required merit badges, recruiting friends to Scouts and more!

We’ve received questions from Scouters regarding how intensive a conservation effort should be to fulfill requirements.

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: volunteers serving multiple units, merit badge counselors, Eagle pins and more!

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?

Can a Scouts BSA boy be a den chief for a girl Cub Scout den? Can a Scouts BSA girl be a den chief for a boy Cub Scout den? We asked the expert.

What’s the point behind this First Class navigation requirement?

In some units, confusion persists about who wears the JTE patch when a unit gets recognized. Let’s ask the expert for some clarification.

When Scouts help each other out, the question sometimes comes up: Can helping another Scouting unit count for service hours for advancement?